'The drawing was made from the orchard side of the vegetable garden, of the sunflowers
planted by Aidan and Llewelyn. As I drew them, the team of minorcas crept in through a hole in the
garden.' More...

About Janet Ayliffe Print Artist, Painter and Printmaker

Janet Ayliffe has been working as a print artist, painter and printmaker for more than 20 years.
In that time, she has developed a highly original style that reflects her life, her
environment and her family. A pioneer of solar plate (Photopolymer) etching techniques as well as
multiple plate work, she produces art that is, at once, accessible and deeply complex
and, at times, mystical.

Here you will discover the breadth of her creativity as well as a window into her life,
her development, her children, her home and the hills, animals and plants that surround
her. You will find, too, the emotions that stir her, the issues that concern her and the
people who have touched her heart. And you will learn a little of the skills she has
developed, from wood engravings
to intaglio etching, aquatint and oil and watercolour
painting.

Most of all, you will be offered a view into the art of her heart.

Born and brought up at a farm on Kangaroo Island, Janet now lives with her family at
Honey Humm Farm outside Kangarilla, a village in the beautiful hills region south of
Adelaide in South Australia.

She teaches drawing and etching technique in classes near her home and conducts
workshops during interstate visits. Information about classes as well as shows and
exhibitions that Janet will attend is available on this site.

Janet's work is displayed in public and private collections and in art galleries
throughout Australia and in many other parts of the world. She regularly contributes
to group and solo exhibitions and the major craft shows around Australia. Her work has
won many prizes (CV and Exhibitions)

Many of the etchings shown on this site are available to purchase either by direct
contact with the artist or through our online order system.
Clicking on a work offers a more detailed view of the work along with more information about its
inspiration and structure as well as the purchase price. If you choose to purchase an etching, small
etching or card, our system automatically generates a message to the artist who can then contact you to
arrange delivery.